You hear a lot about the importance of vitamin D during the winter months. But you really need vitamin D all year long. Keeping your levels adequate (or, better yet–optimal) can mean the [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Why ginkgo fails for dementia, despite solid science
Research studies show that ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) can effectively treat and prevent dementia. And in Europe, doctors widely prescribe it for their dementia patients. But we have very little [...]
Why bitter is better
Around the holidays, I recommend you go ahead and have a little dark chocolate. And the darker the better. Now, you may think you won’t like dark chocolate because it does not have as much sugar [...]
Try my two smart alternatives to drinking green tea
Green tea is full of powerful antioxidants. And, according to the latest science, if you drink enough of it, you can reduce your risk of cancer. But there are three problems with drinking green [...]
New-old cancer cure hiding in plain sight
We have a new weapon in the fight against cancer. Well, really it’s an old weapon, as I’ll explain in a moment. But emerging research shows that this decades-old generic drug may boost survival [...]
Women and statin drugs don’t mix
Cholesterol-lowing statin drugs are bad news for just about everyone. And especially for women. In fact, research shows that women who take statins often experience muscle cramps, muscle pain, [...]
Why dark chocolate didn’t cause your kidney stone
Last month, I advised you to go ahead and eat some dark chocolate over the holidays. You see, dark chocolate contains epicatechin, a powerful flavanol that combats chronic inflammation. And a [...]
Sometimes, the best medicine is to do nothing at all
In their fake operating rooms, TV doctors are fond of saying, “Don’t just stand there, do something.” But in reality, sometimes it is better to just stand there and do nothing. Especially when it [...]
8 foods to avoid in 2014
Today is New Year’s Eve. And I’m all in favor of making smart, practical New Year’s resolutions. After all, why make a resolution if you can’t stick to it all year long? Remember, everything in [...]
FDA crushes truth about nuts
Walnuts are a great snack to enjoy around the holidays. They contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They reduce inflammation. They help you stay slim, fit, and mentally sharp. And they even help [...]